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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,870.35, 2,580.26 and 1,123.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,870.35, 2,580.26 and 1,123.88 is: 1,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,870.35 : 2,580.26 = 1,123.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,870.35/2,580.26 = 1,123.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,870.35x = 2,580.26 × 1,123.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,870.35x = 2,899,884.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,899,884.09/1,870.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,550.45

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